She said: “I’m representing all the girls – it’s great to be a part of such a special occasion.”

The baton was even treated to a subway ride. It was carried to St Enoch station and handed over to Radio Clyde DJ Knoxy outside the Buchanan Street stop.

Athlete Gordon Robertson, 47, from Dennistoun, who is coach of GB Paralympic and Special Olympics teams, passed the baton to Julia Birkinshaw outside the Gallery of Modern Art. He said: “It’s the biggest sporting event the city is ever likely to hold.”

The relay’s oldest batonbearer Jamie Stuart, 93, was given a police escort along Alexandra Parade.

Jamie, who was the Scottish two-mile steeplechase champion in 1948, raised thousands for charities by running five marathons in his 60s.

Champion Paralympian Michael McCreadie, who won a bowls bronze in 1976 and silver in wheelchair curling in 2006, was the last carrier of the day at Springburn Park.

The relay continues its tour of Glasgow today and tomorrow, with more than 400 taking part – including singer Susan Boyle.

Sports fans going to Wednesday’s opening ceremony at Celtic Park have been advised to pack sunscreen – as temperatures are expected to reach 80F. But the hot weather is not expected to last and rain is forecast for the weekend.